IFÁ BASICS: A FUNCTIONAL HANDBOOK AND STUDY GUIDE (FOR BABALAWOS ONLY) Paperback – Large Print, April 15, 2024

Ifá Basics is a Functional Handbook and Study Guide for the newly initiated Babalawo Priest.Ifá is a system of worship that is spreading globally. It has been an oral tradition of worship for hundreds, perhaps thousands of years but only in our most recent history, has there been any written documentation and very little has been done in English.This handbook brings the newly initiated priest behind the veil of secrecy, and easily explains the complex system of Ifá and Orisha worship. These are just the basics, but they will provide a solid, and necessary foundation to build upon. Accessible to both novice and veteran Babalawós alike, this handbook provides a clear direction of sacred Ifá rituals. It is not meant to replace the teachings of one's elders but to serve as a supplement to those teachings. Inside this handbook, the Babalawo will learn:The Fundamentals of Ifá and Orisha WorshipHow to interact with the Eggún (Ancestors) and Orishas (Angels).Daily Greetings, Offerings, Prayers, and Praise SongsThe Moyugba - Greeting and paying Homage with reverence.The Oracle of Obi - rudimentary communication by way of coconutConsecrating the Boveda and Eggún ShrinesIfá Interaction - casting Ifá for consultationEbbo Katero - ritual cleansing and resolutionThe Importance of Personal SacrificeOsaín - Introduction and Omiero preparationSimple and easy to follow, step-by-step instructions.Useful photo illustrationsFind a helpful Glossary for foreign words and terms commonly used in prayers and praise songs.List of recommended reading Read more